Cycling Offers A World Of Possibilities!

Sep 6
20:37

2011

Keith Barrett

Keith Barrett

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Is it about time that you used your bike again? Cycling can be great fun, while also helping with fitness levels.

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When was the last time that you got on your bike? In fact,Cycling Offers A World Of Possibilities! Articles do you even own a bicycle? Many adults have embraced the opportunities that are offered by cycling, but some are obviously still left feeling that it’s not for them.

So what might you be missing out on? Well, there are an entire range of great days that could be yours if you spent more time on your bike.

Personally, I’d class myself as something of a casual cyclist. You won’t see me racing in the Tour de France any time soon!

But I do enjoy family bike rides. We’ll often head out as a family on a Saturday, taking a picnic with us and enjoying the fact that we can spend a day discovering new places and taking in different views. When you live in a town, as we do, it can sometimes be tricky to get out and enjoy the countryside. Sure, you could use the car, but it’s simply not the same.

We tend to stick to country tracks and lanes where possible. It’s amazing how many fantastic places are to be found within a short bike ride. We rarely end the day without having seen something new – it might be a great building in a village setting, a lovely spot by the river, or even a nice farming scene. There’s always something to catch the attention.

Although I rarely think about it when cycling, it’s also true that those weekend bicycle rides are pretty good for fitness. Typically, we might cycle 10 or 15 miles during the day. That means that we’re burning plenty of calories – certainly enough to make room for that picnic lunch!

Some people do, of course, take their cycling somewhat more seriously. It’s realistic to cycle 10 or 15 miles within a single hour if you’re serious about using your bike to get fit. You could even look to join a road racing club. There are endless possibilities.

On a practical level, I now see more and more people commuting to work on a bike. This definitely isn’t for everyone. Personally, I don’t like the thought of those cold, wet days in the winter. If you’re looking to avoid using the car and get some exercise at the same time, however, then cycling to work could be a realistic option.

One of the great things about all of the above options is that none of them are particularly expensive. In fact, your greatest cost is likely to be on the bike itself.

You’ll probably want to buy a range of accessories, depending on your requirements. These might range from bicycle helmets to specialist, prescription cycling sunglasses. There are a number of online retailers selling cycling equipment and it makes sense to take advantage of the savings offered online.


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